Glaukos has commenced Phase 2 trials of two investigational cream-based drug candidates that are applied to the eyelids to treat dry eye and presbyopia. Read more
Zeiss builds blue light blocking tech into next-gen lens
Zeiss Vision Care has introduced new technology for device-dependent patients by incorporating blue light blocking properties into its lens chemical structure, helping to reduce disruptive reflections on the lens surface. Read more
Mojo Vision eyes fitness wearables market with smart contact lens
Smart contact lens startup Mojo Vision has signed strategic partnerships with leading sports and fitness brands. The company says it has identified an opportunity in the wearables market to deliver real-time performance data to athletes through its hands-free, eye-controlled user interface. Read more
Honouring the preservative-free mantra
Ophthalmic products are a significant contributor to AFT Pharmaceuticals’ bottom line. Combined with an unmet need for preservative-free products, the company is highly motivated to expand its pipeline, says CEO and founder DR HARTLEY ATKINSON. Read more
Limited-edition frames raise funds and awareness for equitable eyecare
Specsavers has released limited-edition frames featuring indigenous art as part of its joint effort with The Fred Hollows Foundation (FHF) to close the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health. Read more
In pursuit of more precise vitrectomy
Vitrectomy cutters are the fundamental tool for vitreoretinal surgeons. South Australian retinal specialist DR STEWART LAKE discusses one of the latest advances in the field and how it’s leading to safer, more efficient surgeries.
Oaklet Ojector a cut above
An extension of the Ahyris family of Oakley eyewear styles that feature a unique design element on the frame, the universally flattering silhouette of Ojector sets it apart.
Zeiss systems streamline glaucoma management
In an ageing population with an increased disease burden, clinicians are seeking ways to manage glaucoma patients routinely presenting in already busy practices. One of these clinicians, Dr Jed Lusthaus, a glaucoma specialist at Sydney Eye Hospital and director of Eyehaus, is tackling these challenges by using an integrated, multi-modality approach to overlay and associate raw data from diagnostic devices when managing his patients.
Compact Touch – three-in-one ultrasound system
Compact in design and definitive in diagnosis, the new A/B/P ultrasound platform from Quantel Medical/Ellex is designed to transform views of even the finest ocular structures, enabling users to visualise, diagnose and treat more accurately and efficiently. Read more
ISABEL MARANT embodies ‘sophisticated Parisian aesthetic’
The ISABEL MARANT Eyewear collection is designed, produced and distributed in partnership with Safilo.